3. In a Fake Fact Era, Schools Teach the ABCs of News Literacy

Students in today’s era have a near infinite about of information, as well as misinformation, at their very fingertips. This is what’s driven some schools to educate their students about the very real issues of fake news. According to one teacher, “News has shifted so much. Everyone can be a reporter now. It’s about them realizing you can’t take everything at face value.” With a bigger focus on this type of education, educators hope that this knowledge will arm them for the future and better prepare them to thrive in a new media environment. Read More